| DESCRIPTION: A complete and beautifully lacquered suzuri-bako (writing box) from the Meiji Period, early 1900’s. The lid of the rectangular box is decorated with a takamakie floral design in gold, silver and shu (a hue of red-orange) lacquer on a black ro-iro ground. The interior of the lid and box are sprinkled with a nashiji cloud motif. The suzuri-bako is fitted with the original water dropper and inkstone and the set comes with its original kiri (paulownia) wood box with inscription. Overall in excellent condition, with a few minor light scratches in the interior inkstone area. DIMENSIONS: Lacquer box, 10 ¼” long x 5 ½” wide x 1 ¼” high; wood outer box, 11” long x 6 ¼” wide x 2 ¼” high. Price: $2,695 Stock #LC34 |
